somewhere in time

~ Happy Easter ~

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Wishing everyone a Happy Easter....have a joyous day. Hugs, Linda

~ Weekend News ~

2011-03-27T16:40:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, hope you are having a nice weekend. Today we've spent most of the day watching sports but let me tell you what I did yesterday. Lisa and I went to a sewing and craft festival, it was so much fun...there was so much to see and do. Lots and lots of quilting and sewing booths and lots of little workshops you could sign up for. Lisa and I both took a punch needle class..... This was our project...a small basket of flowers. After learning how to mount the fabric on the form and thread the needle....which for me was kind of tricky, we punch needled the flowers and greenery and then added the basket charm and ribbon. I love this little project...and I think I see a new hobby in my future:). I also made this....

little needle keep. This is a little heart shaped yo~yo, for my first one I'm happy with it but I'm going to stick with the traditional round yo~yo. I bought a little yo~yo maker and for my first project plan to make a little table runner. Have a nice evening, hugs, Linda

It is....

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a soggy Saturday here. We have had so much rain the past few weeks and more is forecast for every day next week. I think "Mother Nature" has forgotten that tomorrow is the first day of Spring. For me, I'm going to have a cozy weekend indoors...I'm going to finish J. Chiaverini's latest novel, The Union Quilters which I have thoroughly enjoyed. She is a wonderful author, I've read all her books and have never been disappointed. And then I have two cozy mysteries by Laura Childs........

waiting in the wings. Have a happy weekend and please send the sun my way...hugs, Linda

~ Happy Saint Patrick's Day ~

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Have a wonderful day....hugs, Linda

We have .....

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been having lots of rain and more wonderful Spring showers are in our forecast. With all the rain my little Dewdrops....are just making an appearance and.........

so are the Calla Lilies. So far.....

I spotted three nice buds.....

here is the third one peeking out from under the leaf, it's hiding from me. Not to worry I'm not going to pick you until your are blooming.....:). There are more little buds just starting to come up, can hardly wait for lots of these pretties.

Well, I'm off to the grocery store.....I need to get a few more things for our Saint Patrick's Day dinner.....hugs, Linda

And The Winner Is....

2011-02-28T07:20:00.000-08:00

"The King's Speech!" This was a great movie and I'm so happy... it won for best picture....the acting was just awesome. I hope you had a chance to see this movie, if you haven't and it's still showing in your area go see it....you are in for a treat...hugs, Linda

~ A Wild Weather Weekend ~

2011-02-25T13:10:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, the weekend is nearly here and we are having some wild, wild, weather here. It has been raining pots and pans and we might even get a touch of snow...now that would be amazing since the elevation here is 25...but I would love it. Usually we like to do a bit of running around on the weekend but this weekend I think we'll just be staying in and keeping warm and cozy. If that's the case, I'll be working on a couple of sweet stitchies of the Sampler Girl's.One is the "Queen of Hearts" and I'll be finishing her as a pincushion and the other is a fun Irish Cupboard Sampler.......plus

I'm reading an excellent book, The Forgotten Garden....it is so good I can hardly put it down and the latest......

edition of Southern Lady just arrived...it is one of the prettiest magazine, full of wonderful recipes and Southern charm...I love it. So I think I'm set for whatever Mother Nature sends my way......you have a cozy weekend too...hugs, Linda

~ A Rainy Friday ~

2011-02-18T17:04:00.000-08:00

I couldn't wait any longer, I'm having a cookie break...It's been raining all day, perfect for baking cookies and I have a huge pot of stew cooking for dinner. Do you have plans for the weekend? Lisa and I were thinking of going to lunch and maybe a movie or a little shopping, maybe just stay in if the weather is icky. Last weekend was the WX Peddler's Faire...Carl and I both found a couple of little treasures...I

have a small collection of sugar shakers and the green one in front is my latest...I love it! Well, I have biscuits and a salad to fix for dinner so it's back to the kitchen for me...Have a happy weekend....hugs, Linda

Pretty

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Valentine flowers to brighten my day and...... yours too...hugs, Linda

~ Happy Valentine's Day ~

2011-02-14T05:39:00.000-08:00

Sending Happy Valentine's Day wishes your way, have a lovely day....hugs, Linda

Steelers All The Way

2011-01-23T19:18:00.000-08:00

Yahoooo....the Steelers are going to the Super Bowl... Go Steelers! Go Steelers! Go Steelers! Go Steelers!

~ Something Different ~

2011-01-21T14:42:00.000-08:00

Today was a baking play day...have you ever heard of the cake recipe where you add a can of diet cherry soda to a chocolate cake mix...well it's a Weight Watchers concoction and suppose to be sooooo good. So I decided I'm going to make it. Off I go to the store...can't find any diet cherry soda but I did find a diet chocolate soda and I thought why not try that with a white cake mix...see what happens. Just two ingredients soda and cake mix...plus cute cupcake liners...I love cup cakes. All you do is....

dump the dry cake mix in a large bowl, add the soda and mix well. This mix will be lumpy. I used a 1/3 cup to fill the cupcake liners and baked according to the box directions. In this case it was a 350degree oven for 18 to 22 mins. Here's the ...

finished little cakes...I sprinkled them with a bit of red sugar crystals...a perfect little touch... Now for the taste test....

Pretty good.....now for the real test.....

honey thought they were good too. These cupcakes are very different and not for everyone, but if you are doing Weight Watchers they are = to 1point and may be just the thing for you...hugs, Linda

~ A Little Whimsy ~

2011-01-19T14:45:00.000-08:00

Agatha, my iPhone has a new outfit......... While out and about my DH found this darling cover for her.

Isn't she pretty? I love it....thank you honey. Hugs, Linda

~ Weekend Happenings ~

2011-01-17T16:24:00.000-08:00

This weekend was really nice...it was so cold here we just stayed in. Saturday we had a ... Jane Austen film fest and on Sunday watched all the football games plus I did a bit of stitching and got a little reading in too. Did anyone else watch the games? I'm happy with all the wins and hope the Steelers go all the way. The days are still foggy and very grey....

but these pretty tulips from the grocery store just add a bit of cheer and a promise that Spring is in our future. It's amazing how a bouquet of flowers lifts your spirit....hugs, Linda

~ Lunch And A Sweetie ~

2011-01-12T12:39:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! The Johnson Girls, as I call our "group"~~friends from high school, got together for lunch this week at the Riverside Cafe. It was great seeing everyone and catching up with each others news. Here we are...starting in the lower left corner....Sharon (pink sweater), Jeanie, Susan, Marcia, me, Judy, Janet and Ann. The picture was taken with my i-Phone that's why it's a little dark...sorry about the quality, but at least it a remembrance of our happy get together...

Look at the darling nest Marcia brought me...she found it abandoned in an arrangement on her porch. It is very delicate and the construction is amazing, very intricate When..

you turn it over look at the darling little flowers the mama bird found and added to her little home. This is why I collect bird nests...they are just little treasures, each so very different and I think each made with love...

Marcia, thank you for this little sweetie, I love it.....hugs, Linda

Note~I think you can click on the pictures to enlarge.

~ Sweet Pretties ~

2011-01-07T19:08:00.000-08:00

Today the postman delivered a wonderful surprise package to me... Look at this beautiful handmade doll Lib and her sweet niece Little Shadow created. Lib is one of my dearest blogging friends and Little Shadow visits her auntie often to bake, make jelly, have tea parties and lots of other fun things.....

My doll is made with vintage linens and costume jewelry pieces plus they also sent this pansy heart....they are both darling pieces and I love them. She has the prettiest face and isn't her hat cute?

It's a fancy little doily. Her dress is fashioned from a vintage.......

dresser scarf with a crochet edge...so pretty. She even.......

has lace pantaloons. Lib and Little Shadow, thank you ever so much for these gifts...there is nothing more special than gifts from your heart and hands...hugs, Linda

~ It's Foggy Today ~

2011-01-04T11:58:00.000-08:00

Good morning. Today is the 4Th day of our new year and........ it's a wonderful foggy day. I know lots of people do not like fog but I love it! This is a picture of the little park just four houses away from me. With all the fog it's a perfect day to stay in and finish taking down the tree...that's my last little bit of Christmas to finish tucking away and I will be so glad when I'm finished. Then I going to make a little pot of tea.....

and read. For Christmas I received four great books, right now I'm reading A Darcy Christmas...it's a holiday tribute to Jane Austen and just wonderful. I also plan to stitch a little on .......

Winter Woolens by Staci Nash. This is such a sweet little stitch....that bit of stitching in the right corner is going to be a reindeer~~really it is. Have a happy day. Stay warm and cozy, hugs, Linda

~ Happy New Year ~

2011-01-01T00:05:00.000-08:00

Sending wishes to each of you for a Happy New Year. May our new year 2011 treat you kindly....hugs and warm regards, Linda

~ The Day After ~

2010-12-26T09:27:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, hope you had the merriest Christmas..hugs, Linda

~ Happy Thanksgiving ~

2010-11-24T19:06:00.000-08:00

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving Day. Hugs, Linda

~ Blue Turkey's Found ~

2010-11-15T12:58:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, hope you all had a great weekend. On Saturday Lisa and I went to the movies and saw Morning Glory...cute, cute movie, we both liked it. Plus there was the peddlers faire this past weekend and I did find........ some nice turkey's with blue markings. I love this set, kinda hard to tell from the picture but their back and tail feathers are a very pretty shade of blue and look at this....

little fella. He is very tiny and had the brightest blue head...I'm happy and now my collection is complete. Can you believe Thanksgiving is just 10 day away? Time to order your turkey...hugs, Linda

Gobble~ Gobble~Gobble

2010-11-12T12:07:00.000-08:00

You better speak English....no one knows what "gobble, gobble, gobble", means...oops sorry. It's turkey talk...it's just us turkey's...... wishing everyone a great weekend.............

us too, we're new this year.................

me too. Are you from the WX Peddler's Faire? Yes, and I think we are the last..

We're from there too...and we're glad we're here too. Not everyone likes purple turkey's. The WX is this weekend and I bet we have more friends come to live with us. I don't think so. Linda said "the collection is closed", well we'll just have to wait and see. Hey, hey, don't' forget us.....over here, on the side-car.....

We want to say happy weekend to everyone too...."gobble, gobble, gobble."

This picture is....

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"The Angelus" by Jean Francois Millet. I think it is wonderful and it's a favorite of mine. My friend Michelle and her sister both have this print....I was the last to find it at an antique faire, and was really happy when I spotted it, can't remember which faire, maybe WX. Anyway, I just love it! The first time I saw it and each time I look at it, it always reminds me of Thanksgiving. I imagine the young couple offering a prayer of thanks for their bountiful harvest, to be enjoyed at a Thanksgiving celebration.

To learn about the artist and the actual story of this picture click on his name....or you can just enjoy mine...hugs, Linda

~ The Turkeys Are Here ~

2010-11-02T15:44:00.000-07:00

Today has been the busiest day, yesterday I was gone all day and when I did get home I was just too tired to put all our Halloween decoration away...so I did that this morning. After getting all that tucked away it was time to get the turkeys out. That was a huge... job but I'm happy to say I'm finished decorating for Thanksgiving and that is a wonderful feeling. I bought this blue turkey plate last year and just love it mixed with all my moonstone pieces....next week at the peddlers faire I'm going to be hunting for some blue turkeys...in all my years of collecting gobble gobblers I don't remember ever seeing any. Have you?? After I find them my turkey collection is closed...I never thought I'd say that because I love the little fellas but enough is enough. I'll be sharing pictures in the days to come....have a nice evening...hugs, Linda

~ October 31st~

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to all of you...hugs, Linda

~Ready For Halloween~

2010-10-22T11:48:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone! Are you ready for the weekend..I am and I'm ready for Halloween too. I've finished decorating and now all we need are the little trick~or~ treaters. On the mantel, in our living room is a small collection of pumpkins...... Some are pottery with little candles and my two favorites are the painted rock pumpkins, one at either end of the mantel....

I bought both of these rock pumpkins in 1991 in a little, little town called Nubieber, Calif. We were on a road trip to Alturas, Calif. where my husband grew up and we were just poking along and stopping at little spots along the way. I think this little rolly~ polly is so cute..he was 75cents..........

And I had to bring his little friend home too. I think this is a girl pumpkin and on the bottom she's marked $1.75. That was a fun trip and these little guys always remind me of good times. This little........

girl is new this year...found her in Lodi at a street faire, love her....

It seems I always show our coffee table. I always have lots of pictures displayed on it and this year just added some fun candles......do they look familiar? Yep, they're last years...just kept them in the refrig and they stay perfect from year to year. Happy days and hugs to you...Linda

Yum...

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I found the most delis kitchen soap at Bath and Body..... "Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin", smells so good it's an anti bacterial too plus it's in the cutest pump dispenser. What's not to like? Sending happy hugs to you~Linda

~ Tea Time ~

2010-10-15T07:06:00.000-07:00

While vacationing in Morro Bay it's tradition for us to have.... tea at a darling little spot in Cambria called The Tea Cozy. The Tea Cozy is an authentic English tea room . It is housed in a quaint little cottage that is over 100 years old and

the cottage is surrounded by the prettiest little gardens. How cute is that little bunny and look at the little tea pots scattered about...

We love this little tea spot and always have.......

The Royal Tea, look at the yummy offerings. I tell you these little sandwiches are so fresh,.. they are delish and the sweets are out of this world. Our tea of choice is always Earl Grey Tea. Hope you enjoyed visiting the The Tea Cozy, we had such a nice time...
until next year........and that will be here before you know it. Have a happy weekend, hugs, Linda

~ Around Town ~

2010-10-13T16:17:00.000-07:00

Cambria is a pretty little town north of Morry Bay, lots of darling shops and the sweetest homes. There are lots.......lots and lots of picket fences....

Pretty beds of flowers everywhere......

Quaint little homes with pretty gardens. I think it would be lovely to sit on that little bench and watch the world go by....

A happy red door and even........

a fun windmill for everyone to enjoy. Hope you enjoyed seeing a bit of Cambria, going to our favorite tea spot next. hugs, Linda

~ Vacation This And That ~

2010-10-09T17:49:00.000-07:00

We had the best weather while in Morro Bay. We stay in the same motel each year...it over looks Embarcadero Street and the bay and is close to Main Street. Most mornings you'll find us enjoying breakfast on our balcony and watching the street and businesses come to life, plus there is always lots of activity in the bay......Today we are heading to Main Street to poke around in all the little shops and then head back to the wharf for lunch......Main Street is a lovely tree lined street with lots of planters and flower boxes filled with just the prettiest flowers.....

and the sweetest shops and lots of great places to eat. The....

Summer Cottage is my favorite shop. It's filled with vintage littles and lots of neat do~dads....

The window display and entrance are most inviting, you can't help but go in. Another...

must is the book store, this is a favorite spot Lisa loves to visit and me too. It's really very quaint and cozy, you can just lose yourself in here. Well, we each found new reads and it's time to head for lunch and then beaching....next Cambria. Until then, happy days to you...hugs, Linda

~ Thank You ~

2010-10-04T15:01:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone.....I'm back. We had a great getaway and I'll be sharing pictures in a few days. Today, I wanted to say a big thank you too two sweet bloggers who had giveways in September and I was the lucky winner.....Dianntha the Ohio Farm Girl, stitcher extraordinaire had a drawing for this darling LK cross stitch chart. Aren't these the cutest stitches? I love them all but I'm hoping to have the little witchie finished for this Halloween. Then I entered another give away Deb, the very talented Garage Sale Gal was having. She was offering this sweet kitty.....

I love kitties and this one is just precious and I won! I hung this sweetie from the key on our grandfather clock....too cute. Now, Deb said she was going to add a few little treats in the box with Miss Kitty and oh my gosh, look at all the goodies she included...

Halloween candy....yum, a fun note pad and pen, kitchen towel and dish cloth, an acorn card Deb created, bingo cards, little pumpkin and kitty plus lots of fun confetti.... how cool!!!

Thank you both for such sweet giveaways. You are both such great blogging friends. I hope you visit Dianntha and Deb...both are very talented and creative, I know you'll enjoy your visit and make new friends too....hugs, Linda

Time for~~~

2010-09-15T18:06:00.000-07:00

our celebration get away....eight years cancer free for me and feeling great. Lisa and I are heading to the coast....Morro Bay, a beautiful little spot. I love it here and look forward to our yearly get away... the days are spent beaching, shopping, poking around in a couple of little nearby towns, even an old grave yard, enjoying delicious clam chowder, plus we find time to read and stitch. We are busy but it sure is fun...I'll see you towards the end of this month, until then wishing you happy days....hugs, Linda

~ I'm Ready For Fall ~

2010-09-13T17:21:00.000-07:00

I think fall is finally here...cool, cool mornings and evenings with pleasent afternoons. I love to see the seasons change and I have been so antsy to decorate for fall so I did just that the past few days. This is my sofa table with......... one of my favorite Blackbird designs....Moonlit Garden, I love it!

Our mantel just has a simple garland and candles.....oh, I think there has been a spirit about...that candle wasn't crooked a moment ago...heehee. Here is a sweet little......

stitch from Lisa. It's a JBW Design called "A Very Merry Autumn" how approiate is that. If you click on the picture you can see the stitched sentiment. I stitched this and framed it myself....what do you think of the frame? It cost me a whopping 99cents I found it at the 99cent store. I always have to have a bowl of...........

Hershey kisses, their Fall medley package....love the colors and the candy inside too. A ...

bowl of Fall on the dinning room table...in the center is my first rag ball. It was so fun and simple to make...I've been making lots of these and plan to make some for Christmas too. A bit more Fall in the days to come, until then.....hugs, Linda

~ Hugs From Holland ~

2010-09-11T13:23:00.000-07:00

My mail today was exciting...there was a package all the way from Holland. Recently I won a surprise give~away from Heidi at All My Scattering Moments..... Heidi is so talented...not only is she a wonderful stitcher but she tats and quilts too. If you've never visited her I hope you do....you won't be disappointed and you will find yourself inspired by her beautiful work ......anyway, every so often she has a surprise give~away and I recently won. I love the scissor fob she made....do you see the cute little bells, I told her when they jingle I'll always think of her. Now the scissor fob was wonderful by itself but she also surprised me with a RAK...the precious stitch, Pineapples by LHN and all the wonderful floss to stitch this pretty. I've always loved this design and the sentiment that's associated with pineapples....I'm so looking forward to beginning this project....thank you Heidi....you are a sweet soul.

Before I go I wanted you to know Heidi has another blog to enjoy it's called The Cranberry Chronicles...this is a must visit spot too....enjoy. hugs, Linda

Note ~ RAK...means random act of kindess also just click on Heidi's name and you will go to her blogs.

Happy Labor

2010-09-03T08:35:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone.....sending each of you wishes for a very happy We are having a BBQ this weekend...do you have special plan??? Whatever you are doing have fun and be safe. Hugs, Linda

Ooooh, I've....

2010-08-30T11:31:00.000-07:00

been so good....haven't been to a garage sale in months but on the way home from church I spotted one and had to stop, well not had to but wanted to, and I'm glad I did. Look...what I found.... this sweet apron someone made. It's really more a hostess apron and I love it's festive colors....

cute little pocket for a little hanky or mint.....bound in red seam binding....

with a pretty little bib.....why would someone part with this sweetie? Not to worry, I appreciate the time it took to create....it's come to a good home and I'm going to enjoy it. I also found this pretty lunch box tin,

originally it was filled with cookies. I just thought it was very pretty....

I like that it is a garden scene, there is a blue bird and can't forget the little heart.... I think I'll put some stitching items in it. Now I need to find some things for Goodiewill, my new motto "in with some out with some"....have a happy day and week....hugs, Linda

~ A Little Sharing ~

2010-08-27T16:40:00.000-07:00

I just finished this sweet little Santa by The Prairie Schooler..... I think he is so cute. I already had the little pillow and I thought it was perfect for him. Now, I have to show you the sweetest little Cinderella doll, by Madame Alexander, my DD gave me.... you'll never guess where.........

she got her....in a Happy Meal from McDonalds. Yes, McDonalds, she is darling, I've tucked her in amongst some of my story~book dolls on my night stand and I think she is very happy there. Did you see her little crown....I have a small collection of crowns so this makes her even more special to me. Well, I'm off to do a few things before dinner...have a happy weekend.....hugs, Linda

I.....

2010-08-24T07:19:00.000-07:00

feel just like a "Domestic Goddess" doing dishes wearing my Diva rubber gloves. Jennifer, my niece sent them to me for my birthday....they are so cute, I love them. Have a happy day...hugs, Linda

~ Hi ~

2010-08-20T15:16:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, just popping in to let you know I'm still here and all is well. I've just been totally away from my computer for two weeks. The weather has been wonderful here with lots of little visitors popping in for a quick visit and a little snack....I just love watching these little hummers they are ever entertaining. Hope to see you soon and do some major catching up....hugs, Linda

~ Good Times ~

2010-08-03T09:13:00.000-07:00

My birthday has come and gone, and it was wonderful....... My ice cream pie and cupcakes are gone too....oooh, honey, this pie was delish, and weren't those the best cupcakes. Thank you for all the birthday wishes and sweet comments...I think of you as friends and never in my wildest dreams when I started blogging did I think I would be meeting such interesting , talented and friendly ladies...but did and feel very blessed to have connected with each of you and for my friends outside of blogging and my family...everyone made this past week so fun......

Lisa surprised me with birthday tea at the prettiest little tea shop in Sutter Creek....The Tea~era, what a fun name, lunch with the best girlfriends, breakfast at the airport with my honey....the very best waffles ever and lots of action too, birthday dinner at the Freeport Inn...love it there and a celebration at the Elephant Bar with our good friends Rob and Michelle....wow! Thank you all for the good times and new memories...hugs, Linda

Guess What????

2010-07-28T05:28:00.000-07:00

Today is my Birthday.......WaaHooo......... If you're in the area do stop by and help me celebrate......

We'll have one of these cuties and something cool to drink. Hoping to see you. Hugs, Linda

~ Tomatoes ~

2010-07-23T16:13:00.000-07:00

The tomatoes this year have been so delish. Most of mine have been coming from the farmers market but look at these....... beauties from our friend Rob's garden. The little cherry ones are so sweet, perfect for a little snack. And, how ..........

pretty are these from one of Carl's fishing buds?? Hey,........

how did you get there??? Have a delicious weekend, hugs, Linda

Ooooo~La~La

2010-07-21T12:48:00.000-07:00

Agatha has a new outfit, she looks soo prettty in lime green. She's pretty in pink too...but everyone needs a change.....

once in a while, even a phone...heehee. What's that?? No, I haven't lost it, just having fun....lifes too short not to. Have a great day and do something fun...hugs, Linda

~ A Little Mystery ~

2010-07-17T16:59:00.000-07:00

I have a thing for birds nests and have a small collection of them. These little creations are so amazing, I can only imagine how long it takes a little bird to create her home. Look a this sweet nest someone left on the swing on my front porch....it's made with twigs and mud and the way it's assembled is amazing. Most all my nests are made with twigs and have interesting bits and pieces tucked in them....string, fabric, paper shredds and even fishing line. Any way, getting back to this nest, I've ask my neighbors , but none of them left it on the swing...I wish I knew who left this for me I'd love to tell them thank you and how much I appreciate there thoughtfulness. Oh, not to worry I only pick up nests on the ground and I've had a few come to me when trees were pruned....I know a bird will sometimes come back to a nest..... and use it again and if the mystery of the swing nest is ever solved I'll let you know...hugs, Linda

~Breakfast~

2010-07-09T09:44:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday....it's lovely this morning, we're having breakfast on the patio, most mornings this is where you'll find us. Muffins..... and fruit. Do you like Fruit Cocktail? We love it...right out of the frig and this morning I jazzed it up with fresh pear...yum.

Thank you for all the sweet comments on Long May She Wave and all the Happy Birthday wishes to Carl...he read all of them and loved them. I just want to say thank you for your visits and friendship...even though we've never met you are my friends and I yours....hope you have a nice weekend...hugs, Linda

~Someone Is Having A Birthday ~

2010-07-07T05:44:00.000-07:00

to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Carl....

Happy Birthday to you and we say many more....Love,Hugs, and Kisses, Linda....Love you Papa, Lisa

~ Celebrate ~

2010-07-03T13:08:00.000-07:00

~~~~ Wishing everyone a Happy Fourth Of July ~~~~ I just got "Long May She Wave" from the framers and I'm so happy with the way this piece turned out....I think it's one of my favorite stitches ever.

This morning we went to a fun neighborhood parade and tomorrow we're celebrating the 4th with a bar-b-que......have a happy celebration weekend...hugs, Linda

Last night

2010-07-01T13:14:00.000-07:00

was our stitching get together. I worked on Eerie Halloween..... and Michelle stitched on Kindrid Spirits. Honestly, we didn't accomplish too much, instead we played with my new toy......

I just got my iPhone and I love it....anyway, she was showing me lots of different things about it. I had more fun assigning ring tones to everyone in my phone book......there are some crazy sounds and they kept us in stitches.......of a different fashion. Hugs, Linda

It's hot, hot,

2010-06-28T10:04:00.000-07:00

hot today, and it's laundry day too. A great day to line dry towels.... it's so hot right now it won't take long for these to dry and be ready for folding. Have a happy day, hugs, Linda

Well now......

2010-06-23T13:14:00.000-07:00

I know for sure this is Queen Anne's Lace....thank you for the sweet comments and helping to solve the mystery, and look...... Mildred mentioned you can even put food coloring in the water and color the blooms. I added red and now I have pretty pink lace. How cool is that? Tonight is stitching and we are working on a couple of pieces. Eerie Halloween...

this is a fun piece and I'm using all DMC floss on 32count linen, I have no idea the name of it. We are also stitching.....

Free Bird, now this one we're using Crescent Colors and my fabric is 30count French Vanilla....this is only the third time for me stitching on linen, I'm a little slow but I'm loving it. Happy Days and Hugs to you, Linda

~ Happy Weekend ~

2010-06-19T13:17:00.000-07:00

I just picked these pretties at a little creek near us. They are just so light and lacey, the little blooms kind of remind me of snowflakes. I think these are called Queen Ann's Lace....not sure. Do you know?

It is a lovely day today and the same is predicted for Sunday, Father's Day. We're having a bar-b-que tomorrow and Carl requested burgers, dogs and his favorite macaroni salad.....brownies and ice cream too....yum. Wishing everyone a happy day and a wonderful Father's Day....hugs, Linda

Wow........

2010-06-15T16:22:00.000-07:00

I can hardly believe it's been over two weeks since I last posted. I wish I could tell you I've been on a wonderful vacation but truth be told I've just been away from my computer. Doing nothing really special just day to day living. Besides doing my regular household routine and naturally grocery shopping we had a huge garage sale that took forever to get ready for. I sold stuff that at one time I thought was wonderful...I don't know what I was thinking, LOL. What I didn't sell I donated, I only kept a few decorative plates, actually I'm still in the process of donating and tossing, I tell you it's feels so good de-cluttering. Don't get me wrong I still love peddlers fairs but I'm not buying with the idea of finding a home for the little treasures, I have to know what I'm going to do with it.

Had lunch with Jeanie, Sharon, Marcia, Susan and Janice, my high school friends, lots of sharing and laughs, we are going to try for a day trip to San Francisco this summer. Doesn't that sound fun?

Lisa and I saw Sex In The City 2...lots of fun fashion and shoes but I thought it was kind of raunchy in a couple of different places. We also saw Letters To Juliet....LOVED it. If you've seen either of these films I'm wondering what you thought of them? Have you seen any good movies?

As I mentioned I'm still going to a peddlers fairs. Recently there was one in the quaint little town of Auburn, besides the fair sellers they have some great little antique shops too. I found this darling little green cast iron vase with it's own little frog.

as soon as I spotted it I knew it would be perfect to hold some of my scissors....

I love it! Well, that's most of my news.....I have lots of visiting and catching up to do, it may take me awhile but I'll be by for a hi, hi....until then, hugs, Linda

~ Happy Memorial Day ~

2010-05-31T05:36:00.000-07:00

Wishing everyone a Happy Memorial Day as we honor the heroes who have fallen in the line of duty protecting the freedoms we enjoy....hugs, Linda

Did you know

2010-05-28T05:07:00.000-07:00

today is Hug Your Cat Day. Really, I'm not kidding. this is Lisa giving her new kitty, Bella a loving hug. Hugs are a good thing so I say hug your fur and feathered friends and especially your loved ones. Have a happy day...hugs to all, Linda

Sending

2010-05-27T07:41:00.000-07:00

wishes to Carolyn, Carl's sweet sister. Enjoy your special day! We love you! Hugs and kisses to you ...Carl, Linda and Lisa

~ Perfect Saturday Evening ~

2010-05-24T17:01:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we celebrated our recent anniversary with our dear friends Rob and Michelle. We had dinner at The Elephant Bar and it was so cool, they had requested one of the private booths. There are four of them and they look out over the dining room...and it is just fun to be seated in one. You are kind of secluded but not isolated. Our dinners were delicious and the desserts were over the top yummy. Michelle knows how I.. love, love, love Fiesta dishes and look at their gift to us.......

Fiesta serving pieces. Serving and slotted spoons, cold meat fork, butter knife and look, isn't that the cutest sugar spoon ever...I know when we use these we will think of you both and the fun times we have together. Saturday was a perfect evening...thank you, hugs Linda

Hurry, you...

2010-05-20T18:36:00.000-07:00

still have time to celebrate. Today is national Devils Food cake day. I did my part, this was my little slice of heaven and it was delish. Have a happy evening, hugs, Linda

Saturday and Sunday.....

2010-05-16T18:58:00.000-07:00

were two beautiful days here. Lots of sunshine a perfect day to be outdoors. I did do a few little things around the house and then I spent most of yesterday on the patio creating.... fun little scissor fobs. Here are three of my favorites. I call these...

scissor eye candy....they just make me happy. The owl scissors are from Lisa, the middle pair were a treat to myself and the red and blue pair were an anniversary gift from Carl. I love using different scissors for each stitch project....I never know what will strike my fancy. I know lots of stitchers have a scissor addiction....I'm thinking I'm one of them. Besides making fobs yesterday I started this sweet little free stitchie from Lori of Not Forgotten Farm....

and finished it this evening. I plan to make it into a little pillow or door hanger...not quite sure which.....but I'll share when it's all stitched up.

I hope you will visit Lori's blog...you will enjoy, all you need to do is click on her name. Oh, and for the little free stitch you can find it on her April 17th post.

Hugs and enjoy creating...hugs, Linda

~ Monday ~

2010-05-10T08:08:00.000-07:00

Is it Monday already? I had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend, both days were lovely. These beautiful flowers are from Lisa, in a favorite vase from Carl... pretty, pretty ...isn't the Lily gorgeous..... They are on the dinning room table to enjoy, savor the memories of the weekend and the two most important people in my life, who do the sweetest things, they are my world. Happy days to all.....hugs, Linda

~ Happy Mother's Day ~

2010-05-08T08:20:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day and wishes for a wonderful weekend to all......hugs, Linda

Simple pleasures......

2010-05-04T20:38:00.000-07:00

make me happy. Peace roses in a little jello mold....sunshine for the kitchen.

Bright and cheery newly knitted dish cloths.......

The sweetest smelling rose ....my favorite, Secret....in a new little vase.

Tiny little baby Blue Bird of happiness......

A beautiful rose, Otello..... in full bloom. Just little bits of joy make me smile. What little pleasures make you smile and brings you happiness? hugs, Linda

~ "A Spot Of Tea" ~

2010-04-30T18:01:00.000-07:00

Look at my ity bity tea service. I think it's too cute...... It was one of my treats from the Easter bunny....Michelle, I'm A Little Teapot and I love it. While you are out and about this weekend do stop by for a chat and a "spot of tea". Looking forward to seeing you...hugs and happy days to you....Linda

~ Lisa's Bazaar Birthday ~

2010-04-29T15:44:00.000-07:00

Oh, my goodness. Yesterday was Lisa's birthday and I didn't share it. But I tell you it was a bazaar day. We had plans for a special birthday dinner celebration, fixing all her favorites but that has been postponed to this coming weekend and let me tell you why.

Sunday evening she got the worst toothache...it would come and go. She took Tylenol and used some stuff you put on your gum and that helped a bit. Monday she called her dentist bright and early....office closed, Tuesday she called. By this time she was better but guess where she spent her birthday? Yup, the dentist and she had a root canal. So her dinner was a bowl of tomato soup and a tiny piece of her Fruit Basket cake. Happy Birthday honey...we love you very much. So sorry about your special day, but we'll have a nice celebration on Saturday...hugs, kisses and all our love.....Mama and Papa

~ My Weekend ~

2010-04-25T19:42:00.000-07:00

Saturday and Sunday were both lovely sunny days with temps in the 80s. Saturday I just puttered the day away and Sunday I went to Colorado...well actually I spent nearly all day on the patio.... reading a wonderful new book, Prayers For Sale, set in Colorado. It's by a favorite author of mine...Sandra Dallas. The story takes place in 1936, during the Great Depression and tells the wonderful story of friendship between two women, Hennie and Nit. For me this is a can't put down book and I don't want to see it end book. I know others might not feel this way about PFS or any of Sandra Dallas's books but that's how I respond to her stories. Besides reading...

I also stitched a little on Kindrid Sprits....this was one of our stitch alongs but I put it aside last September when I went on vacation and this is the first time I've picked it up since then....me thinks I'm very naughty. I need to finish kitty, do the border and a pin wheel and then frame it which I'm going to give a try. Hope you all had a fun weekend, see you soon...hugs, Linda

~ A Happy Day ~

2010-04-22T16:14:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, thank you all for the sweet anniversary wishes. We did have a lovely day and celebrated with dinner at Monterey Bay Canners.Lisa met us here after work. We had the best time and dinner was wonderful.

We all had Orange Roughy with drawn butter and it was melt in your mouth good.

Here's my honey....can you tell he loves the Yankees? Me too and Lisa makes three.

After a lovely dinner we headed home and caught the last bit of a Yankee game, wahoo, they won. Happy ending to a happy day....hugs, Linda

~ It's Our Anniversary ~

2010-04-21T00:05:00.000-07:00

Today is special! Carl and I are celebrating our 48th wedding anniversary. Happy Anniversary, honey. Love you MTYLTT....hugs, and kisses, Linda

~ Fish Fry Tonight ~

2010-04-19T12:38:00.000-07:00

Look at this beauty Carl caught this morning.Yahooo! A 17 pound, 31 inch stripped bass. He was fishing off our houseboat, using a new little pole he just bought when...boom, this guy took the bait and ran. He had more fun landing it and is ready to go back tomorrow. Dinner tonight will be delish...hugs, Linda

Matoes

2010-04-09T13:14:00.000-07:00

Tomatoes anyone? I just love these little yummy tomato pin cushions... the older and more squishy the better. Jenn, my niece, in Texas, just sent me the two in front filled with pins, one even has some sewing needles stuck in it. Thank you and big hugs too. Love these little matoes....just do. Hope to pick some this weekend at the WX Peddlers Faire. Do you have weekend plans? Whatever the weekend holds for you enjoy...toodles, Linda

~ Easter Dessert ~

2010-04-05T16:51:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday...thank you for all the sweet Easter wishes, yesterday was lovely and I wanted to share our delicious Easter dessert with you. This is a most yummy..... Strawberry Pie... too delish. When we were visiting our family in Texas this past summer, Candi (our niece) served this and it is heaven. To me the filling is like a fluffy cheesecake and what's not to love about that. Next time I make this I'm going to make a graham cracker crust...I think that would be good too. The recipe is below...just click on the picture to enlarge.

If you make this , enjoy...we did. Oh, one more thing, can you guess what I had for breakfast........just kidding, but I wanted to. hugs, Linda

Happy Easter

2010-04-03T05:59:00.000-07:00

~~~~~ Happy Easter everyone... warm hugs, Linda ~~~~~

~ Our New Stitching Project ~

2010-03-31T13:37:00.000-07:00

It's our stitching get together tonight and we're starting a new project....The Garden of Eerie by Plum Street Samplers.. Here it is Easter time and we are starting a Halloween project, but you've got to plan ahead. This past weekend Lisa and took a little trip to...Placerville to visit Kelsey's for fabric and some other treats. This is a nice shop...

and the ladies there are so helpful. I love the fabric I found and my new scissors. I'll be using DMC floss since I'm going to just display this stitched piece at trick or treat time. Placerville is a neat little town and after getting our stitching things we poked around a bit. In one of the antique shops...

I found a tomato cushion, I wonder how it got that little water line. I really like things with a history, if only they could tell us their story. I'm not sure if this little black bunny likes it in her egg bowl....I think I'll need to move it soon. Lisa did a little Easter shopping and look......

at this little foil bunny she bought me. I love it and it really looks just so realistic...these seem to be new this year and they are so cute. Are you ready for Easter? Our menu is planned and I'm making a new yummy dessert which I'll share....just a hint there are strawberries in it....see you soon....hugs, Linda

~ This and That ~

2010-03-23T17:07:00.000-07:00

It's another pretty day here, and I just got home after lunching with dear high school girlfriends...lots of chatter and a delicious lunch at the Elephant Bar...this is one of my favorite places to eat. Look at this sweet bunny......Jeanie surprised us with ...too cute....I love it Jeanie. It's a candle but I'm not going to burn it...what I do when I get ready to put my decorative candles away I store them in the refrig until next time and then I can enjoy them each year, as MS would say, it's a good thing. I'm so happy. I.......

finished the Chocolate Box and I'm really pleased with it. I did make a few fun changes. Instead of french knots, I used beads and I put my initial in the bottom middle candy. This was my niece Jennifer's idea and I thought how fun...my own special piece of candy. Tomorrow I'm going to Joann's for the cube and all the finishing material and trim. I'm kind of nervous about putting it together but it's suppose to be pretty easy...hope so. Look at the wonderful gift I received in the mail yesterday. I had mentioned in a comment to Jane that I had a small collection of tomato pin cushions and she had these ...

and would I like them.? Yes....I'd love them! Well, they arrived yesterday and they are so sweet....thank you Jane. Stop by and meet Jane...she has a super blog I know you'd enjoy. I have no idea where my love of these little pretties comes from but I adore them. Did you know in the 1800's the tomato was a symbol for prosperity and placed on the mantle. Certain times of the year tomatoes were hard to come by and little balls of red wool were made, and filled with sand or sawdust.....they were the first tomato pin cushions and have evolved into the ones we now enjoy and collect. I think I'll put a little tomato pin cushion on a pretty plate and put it on my hall tree....I like the sentiment and we all wish for prosperity. To read more interesting facts you can go here.

Well, I think I'll take Lily Bean for a walk before her dinner.

Have a nice evening, I plan to stitch and watch The Good Wife....my new favorite TV program....hugs, Linda

~ Spring Is Here ~

2010-03-20T11:54:00.000-07:00

Spring has sprung and today is just beautiful. Look at this sweet bloom Mother Nature sent me today. The first and only rose I have blooming...this rose is called Secret, the fragrance is heavenly. I'm puttering in the garden today...mainly weeding and a bit of trimming. Anyone else tidying up their yard? Wishing you each a lovely Spring day and happy weekend...hugs, Linda

~ Weekend News and TUSAL ~

2010-03-15T15:06:00.000-07:00

Saturday, Lisa and I had a delicious brunch at Mimi's Cafe.......and then went to the movies. We saw Alice In Wonderland.......and loved it. The visual affects were awesome. I hope you get a chance to see this movie...I think you will like it too...at least I hope you do. Sunday we went to the Peddlers Fair and we found some little treasures, my favorite find was a wonderful crock and I'll be sharing my fun finds later on. Today there is a new moon so it's time to share my........

ort jar for the Totally Useless Stitch Along. Carl bought me this sweet little jar...it's really a shaker (I usually have the lid on) and I love it. I love the swirls in the glass I call it my little kaleidoscope.

I'm nearly finished stitching "Chocolate Box" by LHN and Agatha is a fun little freebie from the Sampler Girl. Mysteries are my favorites to read and Agatha Christie is "Queen" of the mystery writers....green was her favorite color so I changed the colors around and I like the way this little stitch turned out. Not sure if I'll put it in a little frame or make a little pillow....what do you think? Yoyo is hosting TUSAL....stop by and say hi...she has a great blog and is an amazing stitcher, plus see who else has orts...hugs, Linda

~ Lots Of Rain Today ~

2010-03-12T18:51:00.000-08:00

It's been raining pots and pans here today and I just cut this one Calla Lily. I normally won't cut just one bloom but I decided to rescue this one pretty before all the rain destroyed it. The weekend forecast is sunny and I sure hope so. Sunday is the Peddlers Faire and tomorrow were going to the show...we're seeing Alice In Wonderland...I can hardly wait. Do you have plans?? Whatever you do, enjoy...hugs, Linda

~ Finished ~

2010-03-03T15:46:00.000-08:00

Hi! Welcome, come on in. You are one of our first visitors since we finished painting. No major changes but everything is clean and fresh and most of the primping is finished.

With our house you step right into the living room, there is a short wall on your left where our hall tree is, holding some of the canes Carl collects...you can even see two of the hats I wore as a child. This small wall and two other walls we painted using a Sage green called Restful...I love it. It is very pretty but the picture really doesn't reflect the true color. The hutch wall is also painted this color and you can just see a bit of the dinning room wall using this color. All the other walls, ceiling, moulding and beams are an Ivory tone.

I'm not sure if you remember all the plates and silhouettes I had on the hutch wall...well, I decided not to put them up again....not sure what I'll be putting there but I like the clean look. Not too sure how long this will last because you know how I like lots of stuff out and about.....I always say more is better, so we'll see.

I always call this the mantel or bookcase wall....this was a real chore to paint. The coved wood just drinks up the paint and you really have to make sure you cover all the surfaces. Sometime soon....

we'll visit the dining room. Thank you for stopping, I always love your visits....hugs, Linda

~ Nifty Thrifty Tuesday ~

2010-03-01T16:57:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, it's Tuesday and Linda at Coastal Charm is hosting....Nifty~~Thrifty~~Tuesday. Here is a lampshade I bought several years ago at the Galt flea market. I think it's both nifty and thrifty.

As soon as I spotted it I fell in love with it..and best of all I believe it was less than $5...I bought it several years ago and I truly can't remember what I paid for it but I know it was a " Thrifty" buy. Let me show you what some clever person did.....

They took an old lampshade, a vintage crocheted runner and bits of ribbon and created this shade by draping the runner around the lampshade and tying it with the bits of ribbon. "Nifty"!

I love vintage linens and this is such a pretty piece...kind of intricate and looks so pretty with the light shinning through. Hope you enjoyed my "Nifty Thrifty "find...hugs, Linda

~ Happy Weekend ~

2010-02-27T14:05:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday! It's raining, but I'm having a cupcake kind of day..... Have a nice weekend...hugs, Linda

~ Yippee ~

2010-02-24T11:20:00.000-08:00

Yippee! The living room is nearly finished...today we are painting the fireplace wall, book shelves and mantel. Today may not be the best day to paint, it's raining ... but we want to be finished. We've had tons of rain the past few weeks but what is nice with all the rain signs of Spring are everywhere.

This is a flowering plum in our backyard....

An abundance of Camellias....

One brave little Calla Lily ......and

a sweet little Dewdrop, the first to appear. Any signs of Spring your way. Well back to work for me..... hugs, Linda

~ Today is Washington's birthday ~

2010-02-22T07:15:00.000-08:00

Today is George Washington's birthday and I found this wonderful old post card honoring the first president of the United States, the Father of our country, at the Peddlers Fair last weekend. I love old post cards and this one is so pretty and in great condition for...

being over 100 years old. Check the cancellation mark stamped 1909. If only this little card could talk....I wonder if it's been tucked away in an old box or maybe in a scrapbook. I also baked a cherry cobbler last night to celebrate his day.

Mmmm, right out of the oven. This is simple, simple to make.... pour 1 large can of pie filling in a 8x8 un-greased pan, usually at this point I make a crumble or a Bisquick topping for the top, but yesterday I did something different. This is a sugar cookie topping. I used Pillsbury sugar cookie dough, in a role. Slice 9, -1/2 inch slices from the roll (save the remainder to make cookies). Place the sliced pieces evenly on the filling. Sprinkle with brown sugar, butter pieces, chopped walnuts and a tad of cinnamon.....I'm pretty generous with the sugar, walnuts and butter but you can adjust this to you liking. Bake in a pre- heated 350 oven for 10 to 12 minutes....then enjoy.

Painting is nearly finished....looking good too and things are being put back in place. Thank you for all the nice comments...they all made me smile and I always love your visits. Have a happy day....I've got to run, I hear a paint brush calling me....hugs, Linda

~ Our Little Disaster Zone ~

2010-02-16T20:36:00.000-08:00

We're getting ready to paint our dinning room and living room. Look at all the stuff you need for this project. Brushes, rollers, pans, rags, tape, patching materials and on and on and on.

The prepping was a big job. Everything had to come off the walls and I emptied one hutch, the desk, a small cabinet and undressed my heart tree. I washed all the plates from the walls and the hutch dishes plus woodwork. Carl had a ton of patching and smoothing to do. He stopped counting the holes at 60, but there were lots more. I guess you can tell I like to hang stuff on the walls.

Lots of dishes were packed in crates and others we just put on the table and this hutch. When we are ready to do this wall most of these thing will have been put away.

This just looks like a disaster zone...all the furniture is pushed to the center of the living room so we could paint this one wall. Can you see our new color? It's Sage and I love it...we will have two accent walls and the other walls will be a pretty Ivory tone. Tomorrow is our stitching night but we're skipping getting together...

There's no where to sit......maybe we should have a painting party, I like that idea....

Well, every bone in my body hurts, I've had a nice hot shower and I'm ready to say night, night. Tomorrow will be here before I know it...sleep tight. hugs, Linda

~ Happy Valentine's Day ~

2010-02-14T04:48:00.000-08:00

~ Sending Happy Valentine wishes to each of you ~Have a sweet day...hugs, Linda

~ Who Dat ~

2010-02-08T06:28:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was great! We watched the super bowl....... Had lots of snackie foods and best of all.....

The Saints won. I thought it was a "super" game and I enjoyed most of the commercials, especially the Budweiser one with the Clydesdale's. Did you have a favorite? Have a great Monday, hugs, Linda

~ Friday This and That ~

2010-02-05T15:25:00.000-08:00

Yippee, it's Friday and nearly the weekend. Tonight we are going to a crab feed and I'm so looking forward to it, I love fresh crab, yummy. It been ages since I've had any and I can already taste it.

Will you be watching the Super Bowl on Sunday? Well, we'll be watching it for sure, actually we are a house devided.
Carl is rooting for the Colts and.....

I'll be cheering on the Saints..yahoo! Have a happy weekend whatever you are doing...and please root for the Saints...hugs, Linda

~ Sweet Little Sheep ~

2010-02-02T12:24:00.000-08:00

I think this little sheep napkin holder is so sweet. Patty at Attic Clutter, recently had a fun give-away for this little fellow.... and I was the lucky winner. As soon as I unpacked it yesterday, I put Valentine napkins in it... I love it. Thank you Patty...when I look at it I will be reminded of you, sweet blogging friend. Stop by and say hi to Patty....she is a gifted artist, always creating, lots of fun ideas, just a lovely blog. You will enjoy your visit...hugs, Linda

~ Lunch and "Sweet" Stitching ~

2010-01-28T10:40:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was a fun day. Lunched at Mimi's with high school friends, yummy food and neat ladies...perfect . There's always lots of fun chatter and we talked about our up-coming class reunion . It will be our 50th....I know, we can't believe it either...how quickly time passes. Then last evening it was SAL night. Look at the "sweet" piece we're stitching. "Chocolate Box" by LHN.... we all thought it's a perfect stitch for Valentine's Day......it is, but while you are stitching, it sure makes you want a nice piece of candy. Hugs Linda

~ Some Sunshine ~

2010-01-26T14:58:00.000-08:00

Brrrr. It's a cold, windy, rainy day here and I just got home from the market. Besides buying groceries I bought some sunshine too...hugs, Linda

~ Valentine Tree ~

2010-01-22T07:38:00.000-08:00

The past few days I put out a few things for Valentine's Day which
is just around the corner. This is a little red tree I tucked.....
some vintage Valentine's Day cards in among the branches.

If you click on the pictures you can see how sweet the images are. I tried to pick my favorite card but I like them all. Do you see a favorite?

I just wrapped a large doily around the base and added a couple of hearts and Teddy. I found the little quilted heart in an antique shop in Texas this past summer and knew I would find a place for it. Have a happy weekend. Warm hugs, Linda

~ January TUSAL ~

2010-01-17T15:55:00.000-08:00

Oh my gosh. Have you ever remembered you wanted to do something and then totally forgot to do it? That was what I did. Yesterday there was a new moon and time to share our ort jar for TU SAL (Totally Useles Stitch A Long.) I'm just a tad bit late but here is my little jar...it's amazing how many little bits........ of thread it will hold, especially when I keep mooshing all the little bits down. I've been stitching little projects.........

and this is my latest little finish. "America The Beautiful" by Pine mountain. I bought this kit this past summer. On our trip home from Texas we traveled to Tulsa Oklahoma especially so I could visit the Silver Needle. This is a wonderful shop......

and I had the best time. I found so many wonderful charts and lots of goodies...I filled my basket up twice...

Not only is this shop pure paradise for a stitcher but all the ladies are so knowledgeable and most helpful....I had a wonderful time here and maybe someday I'll get another chance to visit the "Silver Needle". Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend...it's raining here, I'm having a cozy day watching the games and stitching but now it's time for a movie and popcorn....hugs, Linda

~ Thank You ~

2010-01-15T15:47:00.000-08:00

Recently, Betty at She's Sew Pretty celebrated her 500th post with a darling give away and I was the lucky winner. Look at the..... darling gifts I received. I love the Christmas stocking, isn't the mushroom fabric the cutest and it's trimmed with red rick rack and touches of vintage pink velvet. There's yummy ribbon Valentine candy and a darling a cupcake candle with a little heart on top. Look at the JOY ornies...I have a heart tree I've put out for February and I'm putting them on it, plus Betty included M.E. coasters...thank you so much for all the goodies. If you've never visited Betty, I hope you stop by and say hi. She is such a creative lady and has a lovely blog. I also received this Sunshine award from Mama Bear....another blog I love to visit.

I'm doing something a bit different and passing this sweet award to all of you. You all brighten my day and I enjoy each of you...so please take this button and enjoy...hugs, Linda

~ Just Finished ~

2010-01-09T17:45:00.000-08:00

I love this little sweetie I just finished stitching and putting together. It's a design from The Sampler Girl. At one time...... I think it was a free chart. Now you can find it and other darling charts in ,The Sampler Girl Companion, Christmas Booklet 1. I also stitched this for Lisa in variegated blue, but I still need to put it together.

Well, time for dinner...I hope everyone is having a happy weekend....hugs, Linda

~ Winter Time ~

2010-01-07T11:33:00.000-08:00

I'm so happy to have Christmas tucked away...what a job. Why is it each year it seems to take me longer to get all the decorations away? I'm thinking I put too much stuff out.

I love this little pillow...I know we'll never get snow here, just lots of fog, which I adore. I know lots of people are not happy with the gray days but I look forward to this time of year. To everyone experiencing the piercing cold, snow and ice, keep warm and cozy...I hope you do not have to be out and about...hugs, Linda

~ Happy New Year ~

2010-01-01T19:28:00.000-08:00

I couldn't let this day pass without wishing you Happy New Year and thanking you for the sweet and heartfelt comments about the loss of Tessie. Your words of comfort meant a lot to us. Happy 2010 to each of you and may this year bless you with peace, joy and contentment....Hugs, Linda

~ Lisa's Tessie ~

2009-12-31T11:24:00.000-08:00

Today is a very sad day for our family. Lisa's treasured kitty, Tessie, a beloved family member passed away after a sudden and brief illness. She will be dearly missed and forever loved.

~ Merry Christmas ~

2009-12-24T05:35:00.000-08:00

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. May the spirit of this joyous season be forever in your hearts....Linda

~ Christmas Coffee Table ~

2009-12-21T14:02:00.000-08:00

I have a new coffee table......well it's not really new, it's an old oak table Carl's parents made into a coffee table back in the 50's. When we were in Texas this past summer Carolyn, my SIL asked if we'd like it...it had been stored away for years. Yes, yes, yes.. I love it They say less is better but not for me. I always like to have lots of pictures and trinkets about and this table works perfectly.....Yikes, it looks like Santa has a sweet tooth....

I hope he doesn't eat the reindeer candy corn, that's for Rudolph and all the other reindeer.

Isn't that a tiny little Santa...he is so cute and his little arms even move....

I really like candles and this little arrangement is a combination of mercury glass candle holders and greens setting on a a silver tray I bought at a garage sale. My candles are from last year...if you have candles that still have some life, store them in the refrig and they are perfect for another year...I think these will be burning brightly next year too. Have a merry day, hugs, Linda

~ Christmas Is Coming ~

2009-12-18T18:28:00.000-08:00

One week from today is Christmas. Are you ready? I am, well pretty much so. I finished my shopping and wrapped presents today plus.... I also worked on finishing a few more of these sweet little ornaments . Heidi designed 13 charming charts, which you can find on her blog......She posted a new design the 15th of each month. I have half the designs nearly finished and hope to get a couple more finished before Christmas. Have a merry weekend...hugs, Linda

~ December TU SAL ~

2009-12-16T21:15:00.000-08:00

Here is my little ort jar for this months TU SAL. It's really filling up...I think I'd better moosh the thread down to make room for more orts. This past month I've been stitching some little ornaments and continue to work on Blessed Are The Meek. My ort jar with all it's little threads reminds me of a kaleidoscope. Who would have thought bits and pieces of thread could looks so pretty in a favorite jar, in my case a little shaker. Well, it's been a busy day...I'm heading to bed.... sweet dreams and hugs to you, Linda

Note~In case you are wondering, orts are little bit and pieces, leftovers. TU SAL, stands for Totally Usless Stitch A Long...L

~ It's Good To Be Back and I Won ~

2009-12-14T17:56:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone! I'm so happy to have Internet service again. All I can tell you is we've been without service since Thursday and had major problems and all the heavy rain just made things worse. Everything seems fine now and it's sooooo good to be back. Recently, Mama Bear, at Bears In Exile/Return Home, celebrated her 3rd blog anniversary with a give away and I was the lucky winner. Look at all the wonderful gifts that were in her treasure box. Beautiful napkins, look at the cute leaf shakers, stickers, tags, holiday soaps, lotion, oh my....just click on the picture to see the rest of the goodies....

Plus she included this wonderful book, Christmas Letters, by Debbie Macomber, a favorite author of mine. I love to read Christmas stories during December and this one is a delight...I'm loving it. Thank you, Mama Bear..... I'm happy we have met and to call you my friend. Holiday hugs, Linda

~ This Soap Smells Delish ~

2009-12-06T18:16:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Lisa and I went to a crafts fair and look what I found. Licorice bar soap for the kitchen. This soap smells just like black licorice and it's wonderful. I also found a pretty little hand crocheted dish cloth made with Christmas colors....pretty, pretty. Hope your weekend was nice...hugs, Linda

somewhere in time

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We have .....

And The Winner Is....

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Pretty

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~~Steelers All The Way~~

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This picture is....

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~ October 31st~

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Time for~~~

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I.....

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Last night

It's hot, hot,

Well now......

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Wow........

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Did you know

Sending

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Hurry, you...

Saturday and Sunday.....

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Simple pleasures......

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~~ Matoes ~~

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Steelers All The Way

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Matoes

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